Alan Barnes ‘Works of Art’ – A Celebration of Art Pepper’s Centenary

Alan’s Inspiration: ‘I have assembled this all-star band to celebrate the centenary of Art Pepper’s birth in 1925.’

‘Art Pepper first came into my life at around 15 through a double album, Art Pepper – Discoveries, recorded in the early ’50s. The alto sax playing … was clear, virtuosic and accurate – a beautiful, fresh, full-of-life sound that danced over time in a light and subtle yet intensely probing way. From that moment, one thing was clear: for me, that was how the alto saxophone should be played.’

Alan Barnes Saxes/Clarinet

James Davison Trumpet

Robin Aspland Piano

Jeremy Brown Bass

Steve Brown Drum

Dates

12 Jul 2025

1pm - 3.30

Price

£25

Concessions: £10 tickets are available for under 35 year olds who are part of the Friends of BIF's Next Gen Scheme.

Venue

Jazz at The Palace

Booking info

BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
Public booking opens 15 April
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Dates, times & booking

  • Sat 12 Jul 2025 1.00pm
BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
About Friends Priority Booking

Public booking opens 15 April

Priority Booking
for BIF Friends

To book seats early, join the Friends of Buxton International Festival and become part of our ‘Festival Family.’

Directors’ Circle, Benefactor, Gold Patron Tuesday, 18 March

Patron Tuesday, 25 March

Gold Friend Tuesday, 1 April

Friend and Joint Friend Tuesday, 8 April

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Joining our community and becoming a BIF Friend unlocks a whole host of benefits, including priority booking for the festival.

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